The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-26
MR.. PETIT APPOINTED.
GOV. TAYLOR MEETS THE WISHES
OF THE EXCHANGES.
Expressions of Opinion from Prominent
Citizens-They All Agree that Mr..
Petit is the Man to Succeed the Late
Col. Montgomery.


lowing dispatches will show. Early in the
afternoon Squire Coleman received the
following:
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct %, 1887.
Hon James Nj. Coleman
| have appointed James I. Petit commissioner
for Memphis. RoBT l.. TAYLOR, Governor.
Later in the afternoon the Governor
wired Mr.. Petit, as follows:
NASHVILLE Tenn, Oct %, 1887.
You are appointed police and fire commissioners
for Memphis 70 fill the vacancy caused by the
Ropr. L. TAYLOR.
Maj. Petit promptly responded
Gov. Robt. l.. Taylor. Nashville, Tenn:
Iaccept with thanks, and will do the best can
to discharge the duties OF the office. ,
/ view Of the commendablc promptness
with which the Governor had acted on the
unanimous action OF the Cotton and Mer-
chants exchanges in naming Mr.. Petit us
the successor of the late Col. Montgomery,
the APPEAL concluded TO ascertain public
sentiment aside from that OF the organized
bodies which had made the recommends
ton, in order TO learn whether The APP
pointment was entirely popular and salts
factory. Owing TO the brief time remain
ing, only a limited number OF citizens
could be seen.
Following are the replies Of those inter
rogated:
Judge Il. w. Brown-I think most ad-
mirably OF the selection. II could not
have been bettered unless they had selected
some first class lawyer to fill the place. No
first class lawyer, however, has the leisure
to devote to the public interest without
compensation. This leisure belongs exclu-
sively to the very fortunate dealers in cot
ton and groceries on Front row; but, laying
all badinagc aside, / really thing Mr.. Petit
a most excellent selection. | know him
well and have the ut'nnst confidence in his
integrity. lie will DC, ote his time and in
tclligence unselfshly TO the promotion OF
the public interest. II | am mistaken in
this estimate II will be a great disappoint-
ment 10 me.
Judge Henry Crait-Most excellent in
deed, and heartily approve Of the sclcc-
ton. Mr.. Petit is a gentleman OF ability
. and unquestioned integrity. | am glad
that he is appointed.
Mr.. W. A. Collier (attorney)-I ur-
hcsita,nSlE answer your question in the
affirmative, for think the selection Of Mr..
Petit one of the best that could have
been made for the vacant notwithstanding.
| think he will give general satisfaction by
a strict and conscientious discharge OF the
duties the Office imposes.
Gen. Luke +. Wright (attorncy)-Ycs,
sir; the selection is an excellent one. ] am
more than satisfied. The appointment IL
iirst class one in every respect.
Capt Jules Taylor attorney The very
best that could have been made. Mr..
Petit is man who will do his full duty,
and do il ably.
Col. W. ID. Beard (attoncyl-It is the
selection | would have made. consequently
! am delighted with the action OF our bust
ness men, and applaud the Governor for ~
readily confirming il.
Judge VIM. Il. Smith--Thc men WHO
selected Mr.. Petit know more about such
things than do, but they have made no
mistake. He IN an excellent man, fully
qualified for the performance OF such du-
ties, and will give them earnest considera-
ton, with an eye single to the best inter
esis OF the city. | lam glad lac is appointed
Mr.. Dabney NJ. Scales attorney MIR.
Petit is n man Of the finest business quail
| ifications and executive ability. No man
Is better acquainted with the needs OF the
city, or more earnestly desires 10 sec all OF
her resources developed. am quite SURE
that he can safely be looked 10 rs one of
the best men for that purpose. The mer-
chants did themselves honor by naming
him, and he will do the city honest and
faithful service.
Judge James NJ. Grccr-I was very
much gratiied when | learned that the
members Of the exchange had settled on
one OF their number 80 worthy of the trust.
Mr.. Petit il u gentleman OF high order
Of ability; no man stands iaircr or higher
in the city. II was an admirable selection
and his career rs an official will verify its
excellence.
Mr.. John Calhoon (real estate agcntl-
Mr.. Petit is the right man for the place,
and will do the city faithful service.
w. l.. Edwards lliyerymanl -Isknow
] am, and ! think the people ut large will
be satisfied with the appointment.
w. T.. Griswold druggist Petit was
my frst choice, and Of course ! am de-
| lighted with his appointment.
Angus Campbell (groccr) - The ex-
changes and the Governor didn't do a Bit
more than | would have done myself.
| Petit is the man Tor the place.
!. w. Justice merchant fine
selection, indeed. No better man in the
city than Mr.. Petit
J. II. White (mcrchant)-T only know
Mr.. Petit by reputation, but he will do
| for me.
A. Schwab (mcrhant)-Just the man
we need; knows the demands Of the city
and will do all he can 10 forward them.
August Fell merchant Never saw him
in my life, but have known OF him ~ a
iint-clas- business man for years. lie IL
about ~ good man as We could have got,
! reckon.
W. G. Schalmeycr (mcrchart) 90 Have
known him for years. Am not only Glad
10 know that he has got the office, but
would be- glad 20 see him get any office he
wants, for he wonld do credit 20 IL.
=. Bcnsick merchant The appoint.
mcnt suits me tlrst.mte.
Mr.. l.. Bauer Cdry goods merchant
The selection could not have fallen on a
better man, and the city Is 10 be congratu.
lated that Mr.. Petit consents 20 serve Il
In that capacity.
Mr.. Il. Scharif .merchant) -Certainlythe
appointment suits me. lie is No. / man
for the place.
Mr.. Frank Mclaughlin (mcrchantl-It
will he long time before We get lust such
another man ~ Col. Montgomery. A city
does not have but one Montgomery nj a
time; but | reckon II anybody can an
the commissioncrship as Enthusiastically AZ
he did that Mr.. Petit IL well qualified 10
do 40, and ] am glad the Governor an.
pointed him.
y. J. Brooks merchant The appoint.
mcnt II very acceptable 10 me.
Mr.. Cohn merchant better choice
could have been made.